NPA cargo throughput hits 32.38m tons, vessel tonnage up 19.5%

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Nigeria's maritime sector has seen significant growth in the first quarter of 2026, with a 19.5% increase in vessel tonnage and cargo throughput reaching 32.38 million metric tons, according to the Nigerian Ports Authority. This indicates a robust development in shipping activities across Nigerian ports.

Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, as the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, posted a 19.5 per cent increase in vessel tonnage to 46.75 million Gross Registered Tonnage, GRT, while cargo throughput rose to 32.38 million metric tons.  The post NPA cargo throughput hits 32.38m tons, vessel tonnage up 19.5% appeared first on Vanguard News.